1-Chloromethyl ethyl ether

Name: 1-Chloromethyl ethyl ether
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-048840

About 1-Chloromethyl ethyl ether

Listed under CAS 3188-13-4, 1-Chloromethyl ethyl ether is a process intermediate or related compound of Lercanidipine available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C3H7ClO, molecular weight 94.54 g/mol. Systematically, it is named chloromethoxyethane. It is also known as (chloromethoxy)ethane or Ethane, (chloromethoxy)-.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is a process intermediate or related compound in the synthesis of Lercanidipine, useful for route development, impurity fate-and-purge studies and analytical method development. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 1-Chloromethyl ethyl ether in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Lercanidipine

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Lercanidipine.

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	1-Chloromethyl ethyl ether
Catalogue No.	VQ-048840
CAS Number	3188-13-4
IUPAC name	chloromethoxyethane
Molecular formula	C₃H₇ClO
Molecular weight	94.54 g/mol
Exact mass	94.0185
InChIKey	FCYRSDMGOLYDHL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCOCCl
PubChem CID	18523

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	9.2 Å²
Synonyms	(chloromethoxy)ethane, Ethane, (chloromethoxy)-, Ethoxymethyl chloride, Ethyl chloromethyl ether, Ethoxychloromethane, Ether, chloromethyl ethyl, chloromethylethyl ether, (Chloromethyl)ethyl ether, Ethoxy methyl chloride, chloromethoxy ethane, chloromethoxy-ethane

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly flammable liquid and vapor
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H351Suspected of causing cancer

Precautionary statements: P203, P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P303 + P361 + P353, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P317, P318, P321, P330, P337 + P317, P362 + P364

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 1-Chloromethyl ethyl ether?

The CAS Registry Number of 1-Chloromethyl ethyl ether is 3188-13-4. It is also known as (chloromethoxy)ethane, Ethane, (chloromethoxy)-, Ethoxymethyl chloride.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 1-Chloromethyl ethyl ether?

1-Chloromethyl ethyl ether has the molecular formula C3H7ClO and a molecular weight of 94.54 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is chloromethoxyethane.

What is 1-Chloromethyl ethyl ether used for?

1-Chloromethyl ethyl ether is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Lercanidipine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 1-Chloromethyl ethyl ether can I order?

We supply 1-Chloromethyl ethyl ether, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 1-Chloromethyl ethyl ether?

Yes. Every lot of 1-Chloromethyl ethyl ether is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 1-Chloromethyl ethyl ether be shipped internationally?

Yes. 1-Chloromethyl ethyl ether is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.